Grade I listed · Cornwall

The Church of Saint Michael

The Church of Saint Michael is a Grade I listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 9 October 1987. It is one of 216 Grade I entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 53% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Church of Saint Michael
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1310728
Date first listed	9 October 1987
Local planning authority	Cornwall
Location	50.11648, -5.47820 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1310728

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cornwall will require for your works on The Church of Saint Michael, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near The Church of Saint Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
St Michael'S Mount	I	16 m
The French Gun Battery (North West Corner)	II*	29 m
Cross Near South East Corner of St Michael'S Mount	II*	29 m
The Sentry Box	II*	45 m
Pinnacle on Shaft	II	47 m
Cross Shaft West of St Michael'S Mount	II	47 m
Gun Battery West of St Michael'S Mount Qv.	II*	55 m
Gun Battery North-North West of St Michael'S Mount Qv.	II*	55 m
Cross North East of St Michael'S Mount	II	61 m
Well Beside Path Leading to St Michael'S Mount	II	88 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Church of Saint Michael listed?

Yes. The Church of Saint Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1310728, first listed on 9 October 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Church of Saint Michael?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cornwall, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.